Transport containers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transport containers by Turkey reached $37.8 million in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $33.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 24.0K t |
Where Turkey imports transport containers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.2M | 56% |
| Russia | $6.9M | 18% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 6.2% |
| United States | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Norway | $665K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $350K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $348K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $293K | 0.8% |
| France | $229K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, 255% above the world average of $0.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transport containers exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $37.4 million of transport containers in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (33%), Iran (14%), DR Congo (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.2M | 33% |
| Iran | $5.2M | 14% |
| DR Congo | $2.6M | 7.1% |
| Iraq | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Austria | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 3% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported transport containers worth $37.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Russia (18%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, 255% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of transport containers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $37.8 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export transport containers?
Yes. Turkey exported $37.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Iran and the DR Congo. That compares with imports of $37.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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